The driver of a car that was hit by a train near the Drenthe town of Echten has died.
The accident brought train travel between Meppel and Hoogeveen to a standstill on Thursday morning.
The driver was struck at a rail crossing on the Velingweg. The police are investigating what circumstances led to the fatal collision.
Dutch national rail, NS, says that no trains will be running between Meppel and Hoogeveen until 12:15 p.m. on Thursday at the earliest. Check the NS site for the latest updates.
